Saoud Al-Mohannadi running for AFC, FIFA posts

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Saturday, February 7th 2015 10:13 PM

DOHA: Qatar Football Association (QFA) Vice President Saoud Al Mohannadi will run for the AFC Vice President post, it emerged on Saturday. Al Maohannad has officially applied for the candidacy before the deadline next Wednesday. Al Mohannadi‎ will also run for a seat on the FIFA Executive Committee, it was announced on Saturday. Al Mohannadi, who has enjoyed decades of association with football in various capacities, was QFA secretary general for many years before being promoted as vice president. In October 2013, the General Assembly voted him as the new Qatar Football Association vice president. The AFC elections will be held on April 30 in Manama, Bahrain. Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.